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Destinations in Himachal
Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh, the state
of eternal natural beauty, is situated in the heart of the western
Himalayas. It is known for its fascinating landscapes, lakes,
wildlife, and rivers. The state is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir in
the North, Uttar Pradesh in the South-East, Haryana in the South,
Punjab in the West and Tibet in the East. Shimla, a beautiful city, is
the state capital. Himachal Pradesh is dominated by mountains and
their associated rivers and valleys. The state demarcated from the
plains by the Shivaliks has five mighty rivers flowing through it -
the Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Beas and Yamuna. Himachal Pradesh can be
easily segregated by its valleys. Lahaul consists of the Chandra and
Bhaga valleys. Further east, the Spiti river joins the Sutlej river in
Kinnaur and flows all the way to the Punjab. In the west, the
beautiful Kangra valley stretches from Mandi to Shahpur, near
Pathankot. The country's highest dam, Bhakra Nangal, stands on river
Sutlej in the Bilaspur district of this state, making it a major
source of hydroelectric power. Himachal Pradesh is also known as the
'Apple state' because the country's first apples(and potatoes) were
cultivated here. It also has Asia's largest fruit processing unit
located in Parwanoo. The Himachal Pradesh is full of hill stations,
pilgrimages, adventure sports destinations, and wildlife. The state
has democratic form of governance , like any other Indian State. The
people of the state elect their representatives every 5 years . The
State Assembly or Vidhan Sabha has 68 M.L.As (Member of Legislative
Assembly).
District
There are twelve districts in Himachal, as listed below:
Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahual Spiti,
Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una
The entire region of Himachal Pradesh is hilly with the altitude
ranging from 350 meters to 7000 meters above sea level. Forming a part
of the Punjab Himalayas, the altitude increases from west to east and
from south to north. Geographically, Himachal Pradesh can be divided
into three distinct regions, the Shivalik or outer Himalayas, middle
Himalayas or inner Himalayas, and greater Himalayas or the alpine
zone. The lower Himalayas include the districts of Hamirpur, Kangra,
Una, Bilaspur, and the lower parts of Solan, Sirmaur, and Mandi
commonly known as the Shivalik Hills. The altitude in this region
ranges from 350 meters to 1,500 meters.
The middle Himalayas comprise the region between the altitudes of
1,500 meters and 4,500 meters. The districts under this region are
parts of Sirmaur, Mandi, and the upper parts of Kangra, Shimla, and
Chamba.
The greater Himalayas or the alpine zone is at an altitude of 4,500
meters and above. The region is cut across by the river Sutlej and
comprises the Kinnaur and Pangi tehsils of Chamba, and some part of
Lahaul and Spiti.
Winters (October to February) are very severe and heavy snowfall is
recorded during this season. April to June is delightful and
comfortable at the higher altitudes, though on the lower hills, this
season can have more humidity than usual. July to September is the
time for rainfall and the entire region becomes green and fresh with
streams swelling and springs replenished. The summer temperature
varies from the maximum of 38� celsius to minimum 22� celsius and the
winter temperature varies from maximum 15� celsius to minimum 0�
celsius. The annual rainfall is 2909-3800 mm. Most of the adventure
sports are conducted during June to September period. The months from
September to March are best suited for a great trip to Himachal
Pradesh.
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